Angina booklet [SajithSam].pdf

This booklet is for people with angina, and for their family
and friends. It explains:

• what angina is
• what causes it
• how angina is diagnosed
• what to do if you get an episode of angina, or if you
think you may be having a heart attack, and
• what can be done for angina, including:
– making changes to your lifestyle
– treatment with medicines, and
– coronary angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery.

Content

About this booklet ......................................................................... 4
What is angina? ............................................................................... 5
What causes angina? .................................................................... 8
What to do if you get chest pain .............................................12
Heart attack? Know the symptoms … and what to do ..14
Why do people get angina? .....................................................16
How is angina diagnosed? ........................................................17
What can be done for angina? ................................................23
What changes should I make to my lifestyle? ...................24
Treatment with medicines ........................................................34
Coronary angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery ......41
Everyday life with coronary heart disease and angina ..45
Other causes of angina ..............................................................50
How your support can help ......................................................54
What is a cardiac arrest? .............................................................55
For more information .................................................................61
Index .................................................................................................65
Have your say ................................................................................67